2019 Best Schools in Berkshire CountyAbout this List

Miss Hall's School

• Private School
• Pittsfield, MA
• 9-12
• 77

Senior: As an international student who has been here for four years, I believe that Miss Hall's has offered me the best I can envision for a high school experience. People care here. My teachers invest their greatest effort in helping us discover our interest and supporting them. I never realized that I have this great passion for art before I came here, nor I have envisioned being able to present myself confidently in front of a crowd of 300 people regularly. The Horizons program which provides internship and volunteer opportunities that combines our interests has really boarded my horizon and challenged me to think beyond the classroom. The administration also cares. The voice of the student government is always valued and considered in their process.
Read 77 Reviews

• A+

• 214 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Berkshire School

• Private School
• Sheffield, MA
• 9-12
• 59

Junior: Coming to Berkshire School was one of the best decisions in my life.

Here, I have a tremendous opportunity to grow and try new things. This is in large part because of the supportive and friendly teachers and classmates.

In terms of academics and many activities, there is virtually no ceiling to the heights you can go. There are ridiculous research opportunities in AMSR and AHR, you receive so many resources and support to pursue niche interests , and I have the chance to direct my own show as a junior!
You can do anything if you put in the effort.
Also, the community here is really truly supportive and collaborative. The Asian and Asian American students wrote an open letter to the administration about representation, and within two weeks they got to sit down with the board of trustees. This is just one of the ways students here feel empowered and supported.

Plus we have a breathtaking campus.
Read 59 Reviews

• A+

• 408 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Buxton School

• Private School
• Williamstown, MA
• 9-12
• 23

Senior: Upon entering this community I was suddenly so involved with every aspect of learning. I transferred from public high school and the contrast was incredible. During my time here, I have been challenged in and outside of the classroom, to question who I am and changes I want to make in my life and in the world around us. Because truly, within such a small student body every action is felt and valued here.
Buxton is a place for the self motivated. Your experience here is honestly what you make it. You will find mostly everyone here is accepting and supportive, and I have never felt more comfortable to be myself than at this school. Buxton is also very art oriented, it is held in high regards from students and faculty. With it's liberal nature in terms of academics, deadlines, and the exempt of grades, I have found most graduates feel shaky their first year of college, and this is my one critique in terms of academic structure.
Read 23 Reviews

• A

• 78 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Williamstown Elementary School

• Public School
• Williamstown, MA
• PK, K-6

• A

• 452 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Monument Mountain Regional High School

• Berkshire Hills Public Schools, MA
• 9-12
• 75

Senior: I am graduating this year and overall academics were really great if you take control of your course path. I took advantage of independent studies and made a course load I enjoyed. There are some amazing teachers at MMRHS that want you to succeed. I regard some of them as mentors I can go to when I need to discuss something. The students are ok, I have realized this past year that a lot of students tend to be fake and go with whatever is mainstream. The current administration does not care as much about the students. They care how the school looks to the outside world. It is very frustrating. I have friends who have gone to the administration with different concerns and they did very little about it. I went to the administration about a serious problem with another student and they barely helped me. A goal should be to better the school for the students, not make MMRHS look really good to the outside community. Acknowledge mistakes and problems, don't just cover them up.
Read 75 Reviews

• A

• 539 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Richmond Consolidated School

• Public School
• Richmond, MA
• PK, K-8

• A

• 177 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Morris Elementary School

• Lenox Public Schools, MA
• PK, K-5

• A

• 322 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lenox Memorial High School

• Lenox Public Schools, MA
• 6-12
• 128

Alum: I graduated from Lenox Memorial in 2018, and overall, the quality of education and care that I got from teachers was great. Lenox has very strong history and english departments that go beyond teaching the average high school level curriculum. In a students junior year, they are tasked with writing a research paper, that to this day has helped my with my college course work. The senior year humanities course also shines out from other high school classes because it teaches advanced topics such as art history and it provides students with critical thinking skills that they will use no matter what their post high school plans are.
Another positive point about Lenox is the administration. The Dean of Students is wonderful, and cares about all of the students there. He even knows everyone by name.
While the academics and administration at Lenox are strong, the school is not diverse at all. This puts up barriers for students of color.
Read 128 Reviews

• A

• 409 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mt. Greylock Regional High School

• Public School
• Williamstown, MA
• 7-12
• 60

Senior: I am now a Senior at Mt. Greylock Regional High School. I've grown so much in my 6 years here. Teachers and staff are all very helpful. They want, and help you, succeed and prepare you for the future. I will cherish all the memories I've made there.
Read 60 Reviews

• A-

• 544 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lanesborough Elementary School

• Public School
• Lanesborough, MA
• PK, K-6
• 1

Parent: LES is a very small school within a very tight knit community. Every single faculty member puts the kids first. From the custodians and the Lunch Ladies to the principal, the students always have an adult they can turn to. One of the top elementary schools in the state!
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• A-

• 206 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wahconah Regional High School

• Central Berkshire Public Schools, MA
• 9-12
• 74

Senior: Wahconah has overall given me a great experience for high school. The school has many teachers who make classes productive and interesting for students. There are many different classes that cater to different interests. The building itself is in poor condition but hasn't really impacted my learning experience. The school offers a variety of after school activities for students to get involved in. Most teachers are happy to stay after to provide extra help, and as long as students make the effort, they can thrive in the environment at Wahconah.
Read 74 Reviews

• A-

• 552 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Becket Washington School

• Central Berkshire Public Schools, MA
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 108 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Williams Elementary School

• Pittsfield Public Schools, MA
• K-5

• B+

• 315 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Monument Valley Regional Middle School

• Berkshire Hills Public Schools, MA
• 5-8

• B+

• 398 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Taconic High School

• Pittsfield Public Schools, MA
• 9-12
• 88

Senior: My experience stretching these past four years have been an overall amazing experience. My school has helped me step out of my comfort zone, doing things I'd never imagine myself doing, and helping me express myself more than I have before. The school has opened me up helping me become a more confident person with a love for being a part of the school spirit like playing sports and doing the musical and fall fest. Those were definitely things that helped make high school even more enjoyable outside of some great teachers I've had and the friendships I've made.
Read 88 Reviews

• B+

• 731 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School

• Berkshire Hills Public Schools, MA
• PK, K-4

• B

• 361 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Undermountain Elementary School

• Southern Berkshire Public Schools, MA
• PK, K-6

• B

• 346 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Charles McCann Technical School

• Public School
• North Adams, MA
• 9-12
• 69

Senior: What's special about McCann Technical High School is how determined they are to prepare you for life. The school offers 9 different trade areas, or shops, that you pick from as a freshman. These include Information Technology, Electricity, Carpentry, Computer Assisted Design, Metal Fabrication, Machine Technology, Automotive, Business Technology, and Culinary Arts. For the next four years you spend every other week learning the trade you picked. Each shop offers Cooperative learning experiences at local businesses, to help students gain work experience. Also, McCann Tech offers several extra curricular activities for students to participate in, such as Project Lead the Way, SkillsUSA, and Business Professionals of America. Even if a student doesn't plan to go to college, they have enough work experience to start their career.
Read 69 Reviews

• B

• 481 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mt. Everett High School

• Southern Berkshire Public Schools, MA
• 7-12
• 9

Senior: Cuatro telares, matar a las abejas.
Panda denim
tinge yougate.
Voy a aterrizar, pingüino
¿Tzar eres interpretado?
¿Mucho de eso?
El volumen lo usa, él es atún Tet.
Algunos, una puerta, que doblan jabalíes
Fuera, Patalismo!
Quip es de punto
Eres yougate reescrito por el proveedor.
Ingos y Magnum
Um, el cono es mío
Harás cobre en Ken y Henny.
Vengo y lo sumerjo,
laúd, eres raro.
Deberías hacerlo, es él!
Sir, yo solía
Una lascivia enferma
moto eso.
Quince "Yunque" Quincy.
Lore es gansos,
Los Veldellulolmes.
Vail es nulo
Ponlo que hiciste.
Ninguno dijo "Tea own sea-quat"
Dólar un títere de metal.
Read 9 Reviews

• B

• 313 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pittsfield High School

• Pittsfield Public Schools, MA
• 9-12
• 108

Junior: The school has been making leaps and bounds to improve everything from the lunch menu to how students learn. I've seen countless representatives from organizations such as Edutopia, published by the George Lucas Educational Foundation, visit our school to interview students and record footage of students throughout their day. Visitors often come from other schools to learn from Pittsfield Middle High School as it implements things such as student based learning, project based learning, competencies, and much more. I've had the opportunity to not only try online courses, but also take courses for college credit, and study at the Concord Regional Tech Center. I've met teachers who have become friends and friends that I'll stay in touch with for a lifetime. I wouldn't have wanted to grow up in any other town or school district.
Read 108 Reviews

• B

• 896 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lee Middle/High School

• Lee Public Schools, MA
• 7-12
• 22

Sophomore: Mrs. Wade, the math teacher deserves an extra star, just because I've always struggled with math, but she's taken out the time to help me learn. Also, the Adjustment counselor is amazing. He really takes the time to help me understand whats going on.
Read 22 Reviews

• B

• 348 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Egremont Elementary School

• Pittsfield Public Schools, MA
• K-5

• B-

• 489 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Robert T. Capeless Elementary School

• Pittsfield Public Schools, MA
• PK, K-5

• B-

• 209 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lee Elementary School

• Lee Public Schools, MA
• PK, K-6

• B-

• 332 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stearns Elementary School

• Pittsfield Public Schools, MA
• K-5

• B-

• 233 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio